Cyclists Attack, Rob Man on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Two thieves with bicycles attacked and robbed a man on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail yesterday afternoon, police said.
The robbery happened on the pathway near the Anacostia Community Boathouse at 1900 M St. SE about 1:15 p.m.
The victim was on the trail when he was pushed down, robbed and assaulted, according to authorities.
Police described the suspects as 20-year-old men. One of them was wearing a cast on his arm.
Rob F&V, 1315hr, 1900 M St SE, LOF 2 B/M riding bikes, 20 yrs (1) white shirt w/cast on arm. 2 blk shirt blue pants. pic.twitter.com/bPaBEAWPg3
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) September 15, 2015
A man also was attacked and robbed near Eastern High School yesterday, police said.
The robbery occurred on the 1700 block of East Capitol Street about 8 p.m.
The victim was walking in the area when a man approached him from behind, assaulted him and robbed him, according to authorities.
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